nychaelasymone
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Has anyone experienced this? Does anyone know how this judgement can affect ones person/professional life in the future?
Divorce on the grounds of adultery
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FriscoGirl
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It depends on the state you file in if Adultery is even an option.
Here in California it is not.
You only have two (2) options - 1) irreconcilable differences which have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage or; 2) incurable insanity
Granted this is a public record, I can't think of any provision (outside of politics and entertainment) where your divorce judgment would/could come into play.
Here in California it is not.
You only have two (2) options - 1) irreconcilable differences which have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage or; 2) incurable insanity
Granted this is a public record, I can't think of any provision (outside of politics and entertainment) where your divorce judgment would/could come into play.
nychaelasymone
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I live in Maryland and Adultery is still on the books as a criminal misdemeanor with a $10.00 fine. That is the only way to obtain a 'quick' divorce otherwise you must be legally separated for a period of 1 year before being granted a divorce.
So if the judge finds one party guilty of adultery there will be a smudge on someones record because it is an offense.
So if the judge finds one party guilty of adultery there will be a smudge on someones record because it is an offense.
It depends on where the couple is and the person's profession. I could see a wronged spouse reporting it to the bar as a character issue but it would still be a very fact specific inquiry as to whether it would matter.
Someone I know had to pay the legal fees of the spouse & they didn't have to wait the 1 year period due to adultery. They didn't have much marital property but the wronged spouse could have gotten more in the divorce due to the adultery.
Someone I know had to pay the legal fees of the spouse & they didn't have to wait the 1 year period due to adultery. They didn't have much marital property but the wronged spouse could have gotten more in the divorce due to the adultery.
nychaelasymone
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typically that's the case...the wronged party is awarded some form of damages usually in the form of alimony but I'd like to think in this day and age where 'cheating' is so prevalent that it's not looked upon as harshly by the courts. that person got off good w/ just paying legal fees. It's still a moral and character issue but to be criminally charged for it is a bit harsh to me. Regardless...we are subjected to the laws of the land.
godzooki
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He's giving me a total of 9 and a half years alimony vs hoping the judge would be more lenient. Yes, 9 and a half years... Even my lawyers were a bit shocked he caved. They'd tried to get me to take 4 years. I'd originally demanded lifetime (due to length of marriage) but, said I'd be willing to take 10 instead because I knew that "lifetime" alimony was becoming a thing of the past in today's world (unless he really pissed off the judge, lol!). We settled at 8 considering he'd already paid a year and a half worth, so 9 and a half total. Unaffected by whatever salary I bring in or even if I win lotto. Child support is not affected by alimony.
nychaelasymone
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wow! ^5
I learned that 99% of adultery cases in Maryland are thrown out due to the type of evidence needed to substantiate the claim and that cheating has become normal in today's society. So it's just better to separate and divorce in this state.
